Available to all Australian citizens, covers tests and examinations, Medicare safety net
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What year was Medicare introduced?
1984
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What is meant by 'bulk-billing'?
when the doctor charges only the schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.
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Who could be expemt from the medicare levy?
Those with low incomes or with specific circumstances may be exempt from paying the levy
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What are the two sector called that make up Australia's healthcare system?
Public and private
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Provide two examples of 'allied health services'
Examples include services provided by physiotherapists, psychologists and occupational therapists.
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Identify two disadvantages of Medicare
No choice of doctor for in-hospital treatments âĒ Waiting lists for many treatments âĒ Does not cover alternative therapies âĒ Often does not cover the full amoun
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Who is eligible for Medicare?
Australian citizens or through the reciprocal agreement
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What is the 'Medicare safety net'?
provides extra financial assistance for those that incur significant out-of-pocket costs for Medicare services.
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Name two countries that Australia has a reciprocal agreement with.
New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Malta, Slovenia and Norway
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What is this: An additional 2 per cent tax placed on the taxable income of most taxpayers.
